Domaine de l'Arlot Cote de Nuits Villages Blanc "Au Leurey" 2022
(Burgundy, France) - [DM]
Regular price $85.00 Sale price $69.97 Save $15.03
About the Domaine:
Jean-Pierre de Smet defined the winemaking style at Domaine de L’Arlot with his philosophy that “the more one knows, the less one interferes.” In 2002, he brought biodynamic farming to the domaine and even cured the wood that would eventually be made into the estate’s barrels. Jean-Pierre retired in 2007 turning over the estate to Olivier Leriche, who followed the same philosophy and believed that every decision has to “respect the soil, respect the plants, and ensure that both are in harmony with the environment.”
About this Wine:
'Au Leurey' is a parcel of younger vines situated in front of the Domaine. The Chardonnay was planted in 2006. The soils consist of a clay and limestone mixture with calcareous scree.
The grapes are hand picked, twice sorted (once on the vine, then at the crush pad after being picked). All transfers are made via gravity flow. By avoiding the use of pumps, the integrity of the grapes are better preserved. Domaine de l'Arlot takes a very hands off approach to winemaking.
This wine sees no new French oak, and is aged in neutral barrels.